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QES Q2 2022 - Difficult trading conditions pressure firms

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey results for the second quarter of 2022 proved to be a challenging period for local businesses and the economy as it saw most indicators in retreat as energy costs, inflation and interest rates all continued to rise.

Celebrating 110 years of the Port of Immingham

The Port of Immingham, the largest port by volume of tonnage, handling more than 46 million tonnes per annum.

CHIEF no longer accepting new importers from 10am on 5 July 2022

Businesses submitting import declarations for the first time will no longer be able to register to use the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight System (CHIEF) and must instead sign up to its replacement, the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

Cruise Terminal will not be sited near The Deep, say Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrat administration of Hull City Council has announced that The Deep (Sammy’s Point) will not be the location for any Cruise Terminal project in Hull.

Brexit Secretary meets Chamber

Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Secretary of State for Brexit met Chamber leaders on Thursday 30 June to discuss how Brexit was working

New East Riding College Principal ‘proud’ to take on role

The new Principal of East Riding College has spoken of his pride at taking on the position, and said he’ll be fully focused on ensuring students develop the skills and knowledge required to meet local industry needs

Wilkin Chapman Solicitors has announced its plans to support workforce through the soaring cost of living crisis with £1,000 to be given to over 350 employees.

In recognition of the challenging external factors affecting the cost of living, particularly in increased fuel and energy costs, the firm has agreed upon a sum of £1,000 which it hopes will alleviate some of the pressures being faced by its people

Pepperells Solicitors welcome Craig Day as Head of People and Culture

Pepperells Solicitors are delighted to welcome Craig Day to the firm in a newly established role of Head of People and Culture

CB Solutions are going green

Marion takes the wheel to drive pandemic cost savings

The owner of a long-established city centre travel business has literally driven her own pandemic protection programme of cuttings costs and keeping customers satisfied.

Police and Crime Commissioner commits funding to HullBID cleaning programme

HullBID has been handed a major boost to its comprehensive street cleaning programme with significant funding from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.

Paragon Arcade moving quickly to welcome more “innovative indies”

A Victorian arcade in Hull city centre has welcomed two new businesses with more on the way.

First puffins unveiled as part of East Yorkshire animal sculpture trail

Accountancy firm chairman embarks on epic bike ride to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

Mike Beckett, chairman of regional accountancy firm Forrester Boyd is to take on the epic Grand Départ Classic on 1 July 2022 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Fruit Market residential development completes as buyers snap up final homes

The residential development in the heart of Hull’s regenerated Fruit Market is now complete, marking a major new milestone in the creation of the city’s first urban village.